Nike Sued By Family Of Murdered Man, Killed During Violent Incident Over Sneakers

Yahoo ^ | August 17, 2022 | Mike Walters

[PGR88]

everyone is responsible, except the shooter.

[euram]

Just another rumble in the jungle.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“i guess if one can go after gun shop owners, nike is not immune...”

We need to ban sneakers of war!

[Glad2bnuts]

It is Nike’s fault that they overpromised and drove the price of a $5 product to produce. People will KILL for something that is really a less quality shoe than Skecher or New Balance.

[zeugma]

i guess if one can go after gun shop owners, nike is not immune...

Doesn't make it any less insane.

[Drew68]

"This type of violence -- known as 'sneaker violence' by the mainstream media in the last few decades...

Is this another euphemism for "black male violence" that we can start using?

[SunkenCiv]

The victim's mother says this isn't a new issue in the United States. "This type of violence -- known as 'sneaker violence' by the mainstream media in the last few decades -- is not uncommon at shoe release events for Nike and other big brands," she said. Adding, "this phenomenon plagues young people, especially those of color. In 2015 alone, a staggering 1,200 young American's died because of violence surrounding shoes like Nike Air Jordan...

So, sue Michael Jordan, and maybe those Asians who get paid pennies to make them.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

This is like suing the federal government for printing money after someone gets shot in a bank robbery.

[DannyTN]

I’ve never heard of “sneaker violence”. It snuck up on me.